A6 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Leicestershire Welcoming dining pub close to the A6, and a good place for a driving break and a dog walk. Families and dogs are made welcome, and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.
M1 Junction 12 and 13 dog-friendly pub near Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire Junction 13 A dog-friendly and traditional village pub. Close to both the A5 and the M1 Junction 12 and 13. Good food, and a useful set meal / fixed price option at lunchtimes.
Enormous medieval barn and lovely dog walk, Oxfordshire This huge barn was where medieval farmers and artisans went to have their goods assessed for tax. It was a flat 10% and the church stored their booty in these enormous barns.
Leamington Spa dog-friendly pub, Warwickshire The pub is set in a former manor house, with loads of seating inside and out. Dog-friendly, child-friendly, and surrounded by a park and lots of sporting activities - so this is a popular buzzy place.
Dog-friendly pub near Stourbridge, West Midlands Surprisingly rural pub on the edge of the Black Country. It does have a locals' feel, but less so in the summer when it's warm enough to sit outside.
A7 exit 24 Caumont doggiestop, France Junction 24 Sometimes we stumble on the entirely unexpected - such as this former 12th century monastery with gardens, wine tasting and an entertaining self-guide tour of the buildings with the help of a monk...
A11/4-5 Aire des Charmes (westbound), France Les Charmes // La Petite Jardiniere An unusually spacious Aire with a grassy area that's about the size of a football pitch. It's too close to the traffic to be an off-lead walkies, but is definitely a boon to desperate dogs.
A6 country park dog walks near Blaby, Leicestershire Delightful countryside dog walk near the Environmental Centre.
A3400 near Moreton dog-friendly pub, B&B and dog walk, Warwickshire Dog-friendly pub, with a warm atmosphere and excellent food. There are some really good walks nearby, or just chill on the village green opposite.
Woodland walk with no livestock, Cumbria A forest walk with easy paths and a fine view on a clear day. We walked up in a mist of never-ending drizzle but local dogwalkers assured us it is usually a clear and lovely walk.
Country inn with dog walk and swimming, Herefordshire Riverside country inn with access to the river and also a short circular dog walk.
